Question

Factorise the following expression
2x2 + 5x + 3
Solution:​

Answer 1

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Step - 1

Use the sum - product pattern

2x² + 5x + 3

2x² + 3x + 2x + 3

Step - 2

Common factor from the two pairs

x(2x + 3) 2x + 3

Step - 3

Rewrite in factored form

x(2x +3) 2x + 3

(x + 1) (2x + 3)

Answer is (x + 1) (2x + 3)